Dance

Ballet du Grand Theatre de Geneve: This Swiss company is trained in classical ballet, but its repertory ventures far afield. For their first Seattle appearance, members will dance Preludes et Fugues by Israeli choreographer Emanuel Gat, which turns Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier (played live) into a backbone for extreme kinetic exploration. At first it seems like so much snaky fun, but then you see how Bach’s patterns are reflected in the movement—it’s a contemporary version of baroque complexity. SANDRA KURTZ Meany Hall, UW campus, 543-4880, uwworldseries.com. $10–$44. 8 p.m. Thurs., April 3–Sat., April 5.

Shen Yun The gaudy touring Chinese dance extravaganza is back. McCaw Hall, Seattle Center, 888-998-9961, shenyun.com. $70–$180. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., April 3–Fri., April 4; 2 & 7:30 p.m. Sat., April 5; 2 p.m. Sun., April 6.

BOOST Dance Festival SEE THE PICK LIST, PAGE 22.

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Fisher Ensemble A new work from the brother/sister team of composer Garrett and choreographer Christy, plus music of Satie and a dance-drama inspired by the Mahabharata. Chapel Performance Space, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., 800-838-3006, fisherensemble.org. $15. 8 p.m. Fri., April 4–Sat., April 5.

Scottish Ceilidh Dance A participatory dance evening—all dances will be taught and called. University Friends Meeting House, 4001 Ninth Ave. N.E., rscds-seattle.org. $5–$10. 8 p.m. Sat., April 5.

Who’s Afraid of Deborah Hay? Shannon Stewart and Mary Margaret Moore perform solos by this choreographer. Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave., 800-838-3006, therealshannonstewart.org. $12–$15. 7 & 9 p.m. Sat., April 5–Sun., April 6.